“Oh yeah, I’m not a total
dunce. He’s only just come to terms with losing Lav, and we’re in the middle of
who knows what with that thing. So he’s scared, not of what’s going on but
because he thinks something is going to happen to me.” Flopping down in one of
the swivel chairs Race looked up at her. “The problem is, I’m twice as scared
that he’s the one who’s going to get hurt.”

“Did you tell him that?”

“Hell no! He’s this big,
strong macho man, a Were and a sorcerer. He’d think I had not faith in his
abilities, which isn’t true. I just…I have no concept of what we could be
getting into here, Addie, and what if he thinks he has to watch out for me and
does something stupid as a result.” He ran a hand distractedly through his
hair. “I shouldn’t have said anything.”

“He’d still watch your back no
matter what, to make certain you stay safe. That’s the way he is. And from the
sound of it, he’s at least interested in you, if not more so, even if the two
of you hadn’t talked about it the
feelings that are there. My suggestion is that you say nothing more for right
now and see what happens. And don’t be hurt if he acts as if you two never
talked. If and when he’s ready, you’ll know it.” Addie chuckled, “In spades.
He’s a very sensual male.”

“You know this?” Race felt a
real pang of jealousy hit him.

“No, Race,” she replied with
a smile. “He’s never made a move on me either, in the past or since everything
happened. He’s never even hinted he might have feelings for me, because he
doesn’t. He and I are best friends and nothing more.”

Race nodded. “That’s what
Kayne said.”

“Oh really? And just how did
that come into the conversation? Wait, let me guess. It was when I went after
Shan the other day.”

“Sweetie, there’s not a
thing wrong with a touch of jealousy. We all feel it at times. It’s only when
you let it rule your life that it becomes dangerous.” A flash of pain crossed
her face for a second before she wiped it away. “Anyway, remember what I’m
telling you. Take it slow and easy, and I have the feeling things will work out
just the way they should for both of you.”

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Born and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC. Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in the Big Apple, I joined VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until just recently.
I began writing five years ago after joining an on-line fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers where they may post any story they wish no matter the genre or content. Since then, for the last two years, I’ve been writing for publication. Most, but not all, of my work is m/m, either mildly erotic or purely ‘romantic’, and more often than not it involves a mystery or covert operations.